Rachel on the London Eye

A work in progress...title explains the setting....

 We are lifted up

high above the noise and tension,

the shows and construction sites,

but the view below is not quite as good

as the look of wonder across her face

as she drinks in

the sight of the city

laid out before her like

a child’s city of legos,

face so intoxicated with her dream

it begs to be captured in a photograph

begs me to wrap my arms around her

and soak up some of the joy

for myself.

 

When it’s nearly over

she sighs

as we descend towards the river,

her mother, and our luggage,

and our last day here,

so I capture this last moment,

knowing the next time I see it,

it will be a mere reflection in her eyes

as she talks

of going back.

Author's Note

It's still in progress.